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Dubai Parks And Resorts Partners With UK’s Merlin Entertainment For Lego Water Park

The water park is an addition to the under construction Legoland Dubai theme park, set to open in October 2016.

Dubai’s Emirates NBD Q1 Profit Rises 60%, Beats Estimates

The lender, 55.6 per cent owned by state fund Investment Corp of Dubai, made a net profit of Dhs1.67 billion in Q1.

Dubai’s Damac Q1 Profit Falls 38%, Reveals Dividend Plans

The developer made a net profit of Dhs792.9 million in the three months to March 31.

Bloom Holdings Launches Park View Project In Abu Dhabi

The project will have a residential building consisting of 234 units and a 188-key hotel.

Abu Dhabi To Invest Over $25bn In Offshore Oilfields -ADNOC Official

The plan is part of the UAE’s strategy of increasing its crude oil output potential to 3.5 million barrels per day by 2017-18.

Dubai’s Noor Bank Sets Price Thoughts For $500m 5-yr Debut Dollar Sukuk

Initial price thoughts were set in the 140 basis points area over midswaps for the sukuk, which have an agency-based structure known as wakala.

Dubai Courier Aramex Q1 Net Profit Rises 10%

The company made a net profit of Dhs86.6 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Taiwan CPC To Set Up Oil, LNG Trade Units In Dubai, Qatar

The company expects to set up offices by the end of this year.

UAE’s ADNOC Says No Timeframe For Decision On Onshore Concession

Nine firms bid for stakes in the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) concession which became available after a 40-year deal expired.

Obama, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Discuss Need For Military Equipment

Obama and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan “reaffirmed their mutual commitment to close defense and security cooperation”.

What To Expect From UAE Real Estate

CBRE Middle East’s MD Nicholas Maclean and head of research Matthew Green, give their insights into the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate markets.

Aldar Launches Three New Residential Projects In Abu Dhabi

The developer launched West Yas and Mayan communities on Yas Island while its third project Meera will be located on Reem Island.

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Slowdown Expected, Rental Cap Could Be Reintroduced

Low oil prices mean Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is expected to be stable to negative this year, with a new rental cap under consideration.

UAE’s Union National Bank Q1 Net Profit Rises 20%

The bank reported a net profit attributable to equity holders of Dhs610.8 million ($166.29 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Egypt Arm Of Dubai Developer Emaar Reports Big Profit Increase

The subsidiary of Dubai’s Emaar said profits reached $22.65 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Emaar Launches Maple Townhouses In Dubai Hills Estate

The newly launched Maple community will feature 118 townhouses with three, four and five bedroom units.

UAE Regulator Issues Rules To Protect Minority Shareholders

The changes include a provision saying no company has the right to halt trading in its shares before or during an annual general meeting or during a transaction.

UAE Telecoms Company Etisalat’s Quarterly Profit Up 7.6%

Etisalat made net profit of Dhs2.18 billion ($593.6 million) in the first quarter of 2015.

Dubai’s Mashreq Posts 13% Profit Rise On Higher Lending Income

The lender made a profit of Dhs651 million in the first quarter of 2015.

Dubai World Trade Centre To Build Massive 15,500sqm Extension

The extension will expand DWTC’s multipurpose indoor capacity to over 122,000 square metres and add a 300-vehicle car park.

Lloyd’s Of London Targets Islamic Insurance Market

Lloyd’s will target Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to gain a foothold in Islamic insurance market.

Exclusive Interview: Nakheel’s Turnaround Man, Ali Rashid Lootah

Nakheel’s chairman reveals how he revived the company’s fortunes, and why he is confident Dubai’s property market will not crash again.

UAE Establishes Space Centre To Assist Mars Probe

The new Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre will conduct outer space research and help build the UAE’s capabilities in outer space exploration.

Rolls-Royce Wins $9.2 bn Engine Order From Emirates For A380s

The contract includes a long-term “Totalcare” package, which means Rolls-Royce will also provide service and maintenance to Emirates for the Trent 900 engines.

Dubai’s Amlak Finance Says Targets May For Trading Restart

Amlak’s shares have been suspended since November 2008 after the global financial crisis helped trigger a local real estate crash.

Some Banks Win, Some Lose In Dubai’s “Islamic Economy”

Dubai is planning to be a centre for an “Islamic economy” with sharia-compliant businesses ranging from banking , trade, food preparation, fashion, education and tourism.

Dubai’s Ruler Issues New Law On Aviation Safety

The law regulates the usage of laser, fireworks, light beams and drones in Dubai’s airspace.

Dubai’s Nshama Awards Dhs22m Deal To Al Naboodah For Town Square

Al Naboodah will carry out the complete earthwork grading for the 31 million sq ft project.

Emirates Launches Second Daily A380 To London Gatwick

Capacity rise on key London route coincides with arrival of its 60th A380 aircraft

ADNOC To Start Monthly Oil Product Deliveries To Egypt Next Week

The Egyptian government had said state-owned EGPC will buy 65 per cent of its oil product import needs from ADNOC in 2015.